A subset of users experienced "Not Responding" errors shortly after updating, often requiring a cache clearing or a clean reinstallation.
Continued refinement of the Mac-specific Ribbon interface to align closer with the Windows experience while maintaining Retina display clarity. Microsoft_Word_v16.58.dmg
Some users reported that Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) struggled to complete the 16.58 download due to network congestion or server-side issues. A subset of users experienced "Not Responding" errors
Often found as Microsoft_Word_v16.58.dmg (standalone installer) or through Microsoft AutoUpdate. Key Features & Updates Often found as Microsoft_Word_v16
While the 16.58 release cycle was "Excel-heavy," Word benefited from the underlying Office platform updates:
What's new in Word 2021 for Mac * Co-authoring. You and your colleagues can open and work on the same document. This is called co- Microsoft Support MS Word for MacOS (latest of both) gets sluggish, suddenly
Community reviews and technical support logs for this specific version highlight several recurring themes: